How to Use "Kiss" with Example Sentences

kiss (v): to touch someone with your lips to show affection

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Used with adverbs:

"She kissed him gently on the cheek."
(gently, softly, tenderly, lightly)

"He kissed her passionately."
(passionately, firmly, deeply, slowly)

"He quickly kissed his wife before getting on the plane."
(quickly, lovingly)

Used with verbs:

"He bent to kiss her hand."
(bent, leaned over, stooped, tried)

"She let him kiss her."
(let)

"He tried to kiss me."
(tried to)

Used with prepositions:

"She kissed him on the lips."
(on)

kiss (n): the act of kissing

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Used with adjectives:

"She gave her son a quick kiss."
(quick, gentle, light, soft, little)

"He leaned forward to give her a big kiss."
(big, long, passionate, affectionate, sweet, tender, warm)

"That girl gave him his first kiss."
(first)

"It was just an innocent kiss."
(innocent, friendly, goodnight)

Used with verbs:

"He gave her a gentle kiss on the forehead."
(gave)

"She planted a big kiss on his cheek."
(planted, placed, dropped, laid)

"They exchanged a kiss."
(exchanged, shared)

"Mrs. Smith got a kiss from her grandson."
(got, received)

"The daughters showered their dad with kisses."
(showered)

"The kiss only lasted for a few seconds."
(lasted)

Used with prepositions:

"He welcomed her with a kiss."
(with)

"They greeted each other with a kiss on the cheek."
(on)